Senior Manager, Program Management
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Overview
Senior Manager, Program Management (Job Code: 44440). This role leads classified programs while managing and developing a team of experienced program managers within the Global Networks Business Area. Responsibilities include proposal development, strategic planning, customer engagement, and overall program and portfolio performance. The Senior Program Manager owns cost, schedule, technical performance, risk posture, and customer satisfaction for assigned programs and serves as a senior leader influencing cross‑functional execution.
Essential Functions
- Own cost, schedule, resourcing, contractual compliance, and technical performance for multiple production, development, or field‑support programs.
- Direct all phases of programs from inception through completion, including design concepts, criteria setting, development, integration, test, and production.
- Conduct regular program reviews covering earned value, cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk management.
- Brief senior leaders and customers on comprehensive status reporting and program metrics.
- Manage, mentor, and provide consultative guidance to Lead Program Managers and cross‑functional program teams.
- Drive achievement of business and financial objectives including orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with internal policy, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and industry standards.
- Partner with Business Development on key pursuits and lead proposal development efforts through negotiations and contract award.
- Manage program risks and opportunities by developing, implementing, and tracking mitigation strategies.
- Partner with Supply Chain to manage key subcontractor activity critical to overall program performance.
- Communicate effectively within and outside of L3Harris, including with strategic partners in industry and government.
- U.S. citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance (up to 20% travel may be expected).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; or graduate degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication, negotiation, customer‑facing, and executive‑level presentation skills.
- Aptitude in program scheduling, production program management, and cost management.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DPAS‑rated contracts, and DoW customer environments.
- Experience with and knowledge of space‑domain platforms and customers.
- Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Advanced problem‑solving and analytical skills with broad organizational impact.
- Experience managing large development and production programs.
- Experience across all phases of project and program management, from proposal and negotiations through contract award, planning, execution, and closeout.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and its application.
- Demonstrated experience with program integrated master schedule (IMS), including data input/output and progress tracking.
Schedule
9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours—and have every other Friday off).
Location
Onsite, Salt Lake City, UT.